For book critics, the blogs on this list offer some of the best criticism on the web, and they make for indispensable reading for writers looking to sharpen their critical thinking and composition skills.

These speeches and presentations from TED offer words of wisdom from authors and others that are invaluable to those looking to make their mark with the written word. Don't be afraid of the blank page; embrace it.

Literature, as with all forms of creative expression, is a highly subjective art. This list intends to blend highly recognized and celebrated works with those that may have gone overlooked by those outside the literary community...